MINING FOR A BRAIN

I usually don't have the time of day for common peasants. (Car People) Hwy Cat will cover for me though.

Papa got a new pair a shoes!

I was having some trouble with my old "Specialized" shoes. I was getting "Hot Foot" after 4 hours of riding, especially in hot weather. Pressure on the nerves of the foot near the toe can cause CRAZY PAIN.

Moving the pressure contact down the foot by sliding the cleat on the shoe can help. Not this time.

So, I got a pair of 'Bontragers' (Race DLX Road) at BSP downtown Vancouver in a 45 instead of 44. Hard to find road shoes that fit my SPD pedals. These are compatible with all configurations. At $150.00, I'm not complaining.  I love the box that they came in. No lid, Like a drawer in a cabinet. Not really cat friendly though. Sorry Fuzz and fuuzzz.

Will see how it goes...

Bin riding the "Sea to Sky Hwy" (#99) for a couple weeks in preparation for "Challenge Penticton"
http://www.challenge-penticton.com/

It's an awesome route that combines beautiful vistas, hills and uninterrupted riding.

Usually I have a relatively safe ride, but not always. I trust car drivers the least, and truck drivers the most for obvious reasons.

There is a strange phenomenon that occurs when I stop after hours of riding. It feels like I am in a spacecraft that has just dropped out of Warp Drive and is suddenly coexisting with real time surroundings. Including "Car People"

My first encounter with this life form is not always cordial. Feeling far superior to the Car Troglite, I struggle to maintain a friendly meeting. I go for the subtle approach; Attack with humour and sarcasm....
Anyway, an ok ride of 160 km. Perhaps a bit better next time. HWC is missing Shirley, but is bonding gradually with Tammy. (Tammy Tarmac)